Hello guys! I am coming up on my 4th yr anniversary the end of August and I wanted to post an interesting topic. I am an American of English heritage, but a practicing Muslim and as this is the Holy month of Ramadan all the Muslims (that are able) are fasting from sunrise to sunset. I have always participated prior to my MM, but after my surgeries was told by Dr. Steinburg "I should never fast again" and I have since heeded his medical advise. Of course, us MM'ers should stay very hydrated and keep our blood pressure strong for our grafts. It seems a no-brainer that fasting would lower blood pressure and leave one de-hydrated. I have felt somewhat sad & guilty "not" fasting although it is perfectly acceptable "not" to fast if it were to be harmful (ie: a diabetic or elderly person etc)
I am curious to see if other MM'ers out there "are" fasting and if so, how is it affecting you?

I personally get symptomatic when I am dehydrated and notice speech slurring and dizzyness as my wakeup call to increase my fluids.

Ok.....thanks for stepping in
Smiles to all.....Diane  : )

Thanks Tracie for your input! It is thoughtful and informative as many people of ALL religions fast for significant holidays. I believe my Jewish friends can drink water and eat bread during their fast...but a Muslim cannot eat or drink "anything", it is a total fast until broken.

Of course, denying oneself of food or water is only a physical aspect of fasting and the spiritual/reflective component is actually the more important ritual of any fast.
As my wise son put it...."your hunger & thirst serves as the reminder, to focus on the spiritual side of things!"

I too, like you, get symptomatic when I haven't "eaten" or had fluids in a short time. I do believe that our good intentions....are counted : )

Shari, wow sunset to sunset. That's a full 24hr fast! I wasn't aware it was that lengthy! I imagine that would be hard for most "healthy" persons. Glad you choose to stay hydrated throughout. And yes, our sincerity is what matters most. Thanks for sharing!